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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.77, 2,399.49 and 952.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.77, 2,399.49 and 952.81 is: 1,314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.77 : 2,399.49 = 952.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.77/2,399.49 = 952.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.77x = 2,399.49 × 952.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.77x = 2,286,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,265.57/1,738.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.88

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